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NavSource Online: Aircraft Carrier Photo Archive

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USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN-75)

Unit Awards, Campaign and Service Medals and Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to rightTop Row: Navy Unit Commendation2nd Row: Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation / Navy "E" Ribbon (8) / National Defense Service Medal3rd Row: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal / Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal / Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Built at Newport News. Originally named United States.
Laid down 29 November 1993; renamed February 1995;
christened 7 September 1996, launched 13 September 1996; commissioned 25 July 1998.

Status: Active, In Commission. Homeported at Norfolk, Va.

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CVN-75 is named after Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), 33rd President of the United
States of America (1945-1953).

Among President Truman's accomplishments were ending World War II; providing economic aid and assistance
to devastated postwar European countries through the Marshall Plan; promising American support of free
nations against direct and indirect Communist aggression under the Truman Doctrine; and establishing
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Note: Several people have pointed out that President Truman did not have a middle initial;
therefore the "S" in "Harry S Truman" should not have a period following. Please refer to "Use
of the Period After the 'S' in Harry S. Truman's name" for an explanation of this controversy.
David McCullough, in his biography "Truman," and the President's own daughter, Margaret Truman,
in her biography "Harry S. Truman," both use a period after the "S."

Off the North Carolina Coast, May 5, 2000  USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)
swiftly cuts through the water off the North Carolina coast while conducting a Tailored Ship's Training Availability Two (TSTA
II) and Cycle Operations (CYCLIC OPS). U.S. Navy photo by Jeffrey G. Katz. [000505-N-0000K-005].

Dec. 18, 2002  The Military Sealift Command auxiliary combat stores ship USNS Spica
(T-AFS 9) approaches USS Harry S. Truman. Underway Replenishment is the method by which provisions, ammunition
and fuel are transferred from one ship to another at sea. The technique enables a fleet or naval formation to remain at sea
for prolonged periods of time. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class John L. Beeman. [021218-N-9851B-017].

The Mediterranean Sea, Mar. 20, 2003  An F/A-18 Hornet
assigned to the “Gunslingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) loaded with AIM-9
Sidewinder missiles launches from one of four steam driven catapults on the flight deck of
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). The ship and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Three were
conducting combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's
Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass. [030320-N-3235P-510].

Aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), in the Mediterranean Sea,
27 March 2003, the Air Boss observes flight operations from primary flight deck control as an F/A-18C
Hornet strike fighter assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five
(VFA-105) launches from the flight deck, while USS Cape
St. George (CG-71) comes alongside the aircraft carrier. Harry S. Truman and
Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) were on deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation
Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor (# 030327-N-4308O-019).

Atlantic Ocean, Jul. 17, 2003  USS Harry S. Truman
(CVN-75) steams through the waters off the coast of Florida. The ship was conducting Carrier Qualifications
(CQ) and an ammo off load on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's
Mate 2nd Class John L. Beeman (# 030717-N-0851B-040).

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Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 27, 2004  A hose team practices fire fighting
in the hangar bay of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) during a General Quarters drill. Simulated
smoke adds realism to the training. Fire fighting is very important for, at sea, there's no fire department
to call. The carrier was conducting carrier qualifications and undergoing flight deck certification
off the Atlantic coast. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor (# 040227-N-4308O-036).

Atlantic Ocean, June 20, 2004  The Nimitz-class aircraft
carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) transits along the East Coast while participating
in Summer Pulse 2004, the Navy’s first deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP).
Summer Pulse 2004 involved the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups
(CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in
five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's
Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor (# 040620-N-4308O-073).

The Turkish frigate TCG Gediz (F495) (ex-USS John
A. Moore (FFG-19)), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and the Italian aircraft carrier
ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (C551) steam through the Atlantic Ocean, 12 July 2004, while participating
in Majestic Eagle 2004, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco.
The exercise demonstrated the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating
naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups. Countries involved in the NATO-led exercise included
the United Kingdom, Morocco, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. HST's participation
in Majestic Eagle was part of her scheduled deployment supporting the Navy's new fleet response
plan (FRP) Summer Pulse 2004, the simultaneous deployment of seven carrier strike groups (CSGs),
demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in five theaters
with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman
Rob Gaston (# 040712-N-0119G-087).

The Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (C551) and USS Harry
S. Truman (CVN-75) operate near each other in the Atlantic Ocean, 12 July 2004, while participating
in Majestic Eagle 2004, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco.
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Josh Kinter (# 040712-N-7748K-020).

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Atlantic Ocean, July 18, 2004  USS Harry S. Truman
(CVN-75) steams through the Atlantic Ocean. The ship was participating in Majestic Eagle, a
multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. The exercise demonstrated the combined
force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare
groups. Countries involved in the U.S.-led exercise included the United Kingdom, Morocco, France, Italy,
Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor (#040718-N-4308O-072).

Crete, Greece, Nov. 8, 2004  The Nimitz-class aircraft
carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) sails out of Souda harbor in Crete, Greece, following
a four-day port visit to Greece's largest island. Harry S. Truman and embarked Carrier
Air Wing Three (CVW-3) were on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley (# 041108-N-0780F-066).

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Persian Gulf, Dec. 4, 2004  The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) makes her approach alongside the Military Sealift Command
(MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Arctic
(T-AOE-8) to conduct an underway replenishment in the Persian Gulf. Harry S. Truman's
Carrier Strike Group Ten (CSG-10) and embarked Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) were on a regularly scheduled
deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism; aircraft from CVW-3 were providing close air
support and conducting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in ongoing operations
over Iraq. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Danny Ewing Jr. (# 041204-N-4953E-002).

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A plane captain assigned to the "Seahawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning
Squadron (VAW) 126, uses hand signals to communicate with the air crew of an E-2C Hawkeye aircraft,
16 November 2004, in the Arabian Sea. USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and embarked Carrier
Air Wing (CVW) 3 were on a scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy
photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jason P. Taylor (# 041116-N-0989T-009).

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Plane Captain Cpl. Felix Figueruelo watches as Capt. Douglas Miller, assigned
to the "Silver Eagles" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115, climbs into the cockpit of his
F/A-18A+ Hornet aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) prior to flight operations,
23 December 2004. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier,
was providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions
over Iraq. The Harry S. Truman Strike Group was on a regularly scheduled deployment
in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Philip V.
Morrill (# 041223-N-6363M-005).

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Ripples appear along the fuselage of a US Navy (USN) E-2C Hawkeye
aircraft (BuNo 165507) assigned to the "Seahawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW)
126, due to the tremendous amount of torque and pressure exerted on the aircraft while landing on the
flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), 11 January 2005. The Nimitz-class
aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 were underway in the Persian Gulf providing
close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, in support
of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by PHAN Kristopher Wilson, USN (# 050111-N-5345W-137).

F/A-18 Hornets pack the hangar bay aboard USS Harry S. Truman
(CVN-75) during a no-fly day while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, April 2, 2005. The Harry
S. Truman Carrier Strike Group had been relieved by the USS Carl Vinson
(CVN-70) CSG on March 19, after completing nearly four months in the Persian Gulf in support of the
Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Greg Pierot (# 050402-N-7405P-135).

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At anchor in the Solent, Portsmouth, England, April 9(?), 2005.

Dave (D.J.) Lawless, England

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Leaving Portsmouth, England, April 10, 2005.

Bob Draper, Isle of Wight, England

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Photographer's Mate Airman Kristopher "The Appalachian Assassin" Wilson stands
victorious in front of a crowd of over 3000 Sailors and Marines during the "Photo Fiasco" bout of the
first Boxing Smokers event held aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in the Atlantic Ocean,
11 April 2005. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group had been recently relieved after
completing nearly four months in the Persian Gulf in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S.
Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jay C. Pugh (# 050411-N-0535P-110).

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A US Navy (USN) F-14B Tomcat aircraft, assigned to the "Swordsmen" of
Fighter Squadron (VF) 32, launches off USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) for the last time
during Carrier Air Wing (CVW) Three's preparations for flight operations, as the ship participates
in a Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, 19 July 2005. U.S. Navy photo by PH3
Kristopher Wilson, USN (# 050719-N-5345W-067).

Gulf of Mexico, Sep. 6, 2005  An MH-53 Sea Dragon assigned
to the "Vanguards" of Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron One Four (HM-14) lifts from the flight
deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) shortly after receiving a full payload of relief
supplies, which would be airlifted to those in need in the areas along the Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane
Katrina. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson (# 050906-N-5345W-016).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the "Red Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron
(VFA) 11, fires off its flares while performing evasive maneuvers during an air power demonstration
for officials from the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and PLAN Vice Adm. Wu Shengli during
their visit and tour of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), 6 April 2007. The Nimitz-class
aircraft carrier was underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA), a standard used
to evaluate a ship's readiness for deployment, in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson (# 070406-N-5345W-215).

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This photo is believed to have been taken off Fort Lauderdale, FL, during
a thunderstom on 21 July 2007. USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) was visiting Fort Lauderdale
prior to participating in Operation Bold Step.

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The Royal Navy Invincible-class aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious
(R06), and Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and USS
Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) transit in formation during a multi-ship
maneuvering exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, 29 July 2007. The three carriers were participating in
Operation Bold Step where more than 15,000 service members from three countries partook in the
Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFX). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jay C.
Pugh (# 070729-N-0535P-062).

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The nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75)
and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) are shown astern of the aircraft
carrier HMS Illustrious
in the North Atlantic off the East coast of the USA, during Operation Bold Step, 13–31
July 2007. This Joint Task Force exercise was designed to prepare the US Carrier Strike Group, based
on Harry S. Truman, for deployment to the Middle East. The group consisted of the guided
missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill
(DDG-81), the guided missile cruiser USS Hue
City (CG-66), the guided missile destroyer USS Oscar
Austin [(DDG-79)], the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Montpelier
(SSN-765) and the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Manchester
(D95). USS Dwight D Eisenhower led the second Carrier Battle Group in the exercise, whilst
HMS Illustrious led the third group, which consisted of the guided missile cruisers USS Monterey
(CG-61) and USS San Jacinto
(CG-56), two guided missile frigates USS Nicholas
[(FFG-47)] and USS Simpson [(FFG-56)],
and the guided missile destroyer USS Carney
(DDG-64). During the two-week exercise Illustrious embarked sixteen USMC AV-8B Harrier
Strike aircraft belonging to US Marine Strike Squadron 542 and 200 US Marine personnel. Royal Navy
News.

Family, friends and shipmates gathered together aboard USS Dwight
D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) during a memorial service for CAPT Tushar "Haaji" Tembe, 15 November
2011. Tembe was the commanding officer of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and died unexpectedly,
8th November, at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Tembe, 49, a naval aviator, had assumed command of HST
in August. He was born in Bombay, India and came to the United States as a child and later graduated
from Texas Tech University. After receiving his Wings of Gold, Tembe flew a variety of aircraft including
the F/A-18 Hornet. His many assignments included a tour as commanding officer of Strike Fighter
Squadron (VFA) 87, the "Golden Warriors" at NAS Oceana, Va. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
3rd Class Rob Rupp (# 111115-N-SR846-111).

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USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), foreground, and USS George
H.W. Bush (CVN-77) transit during a turnover of responsibility in the Arabian Sea, 22 March
2014. The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers support maritime security operations and theater security
cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area Of Responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by LT Juan David
Guerra (# 140322-N-AP620-071).

Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, "Fist
of the Fleet," upload ordnance to an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of USS Harry
S. Truman (CVN-75), 3 March 2016, in the Persian Gulf. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
and her Carrier Strike Group were deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime
security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area Of Operations.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class E. T. Miller (# 160303-N-MQ094-101).

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike
Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 prepares to launch from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman
(CVN-75), underway in the Mediterranean Sea, 8 June 2016. The Harry S. Truman Carrier
Strike Group was deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations
and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. Navy photo
by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bobby J. Siens (# 160608-N-DZ642-045).

Members of the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 meet
with actor Bruce Willis (right) in Norfolk, VA, before he departs on a C-2A Greyhound aircraft
bound for USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), 25 July 2002. Mr. Willis was touring HST
as he prepared and conducted research for an upcoming feature film entitled Tears of the Sun.
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Brien Aho (# 020725-N-5319A-515).

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Actor Bruce Willis along with some of his fellow cast members listen to a
preflight briefing given by members of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 "Rawhides" at Norfolk
Naval Base, 25 July 2002. The C-2A Greyhound would take the cast to USS Harry S. Truman
(CVN-75) for a tour and to do some research for the upcoming feature film Tears of the Sun.
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Brien Aho (# 020725-N-5319A-574).

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In early August 2002 USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) was transformed
into center stage for the upcoming movie, Tears of the Sun. Released in 2003, Tears of the
Sun was directed by Antoine Fuqua, with Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci, Cole Hauser and Tom Skerritt
starring.

Harry S. Truman portrayed a carrier forward-deployed in the Atlantic after a military
coup overthrows the government of Nigeria. In fact, the two-day production wrapped up just before
HST returned to Norfolk following a carrier qualification period. The ship had been
operating off the coast of Florida, assisting new pilots in earning their carrier landing qualifications.